More than 50 Augustana College students performed, at five Southern California churches, during the Augustana College Choir’s California Tour from March 21 to March 24. The tour will be followed by a home concert on April 6 in Davenport.
Under the direction of Dr. Jon Hurty, more than 50 students performed a mix of traditional and modern choral selections from various composers. During the tour, students also were able to share a part of the Midwest choral tradition with friends, family, and colleagues in California.
Local students performing in the choir included New Lenox residents Ben Radeke, Grace Strache, and Miranda Tyda.
Established in 1931, the Augustana Choir has been conducted by Dr. Hurty since 1996. Under Dr. Hurty’s direction, the choir has performed at Orchestra Hall in Chicago, Alice Tully Hall and Carnegie Hall in New York City, as well as many major cathedrals and concert venues in Sweden, Norway, China, Germany, Italy, Austria, Japan, Korea, Spain, France, and the Czech Republic.